A network of ancient Native American ceremonial and burial mounds in Ohio described as “part cathedral, part cemetery, and part astronomical observatory” was added Tuesday to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites.The network of sites includes Fort Ancient State Memorial in Oregonia in Warren County.Conservationists, led by the Ohio History Connection, and native tribes, many of whom had ancestral ties to the state, pushed for recognition of the Hopewell ceremonial earthworks for their good condition, distinct style and their cultural significance – describing them as “masterpieces of human genius”.The UNESCO World Heritage Committee approved the nomination at a meeting…
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petithenrabi / Getty Images/iStockphotoFor many, the idea of traveling the world and getting paid for it is just a pipe dream. But for Alise Saunders, it’s a reality. For the past 900 days, Saunders has traveled continuously throughout the United States and Greece with her husband and two cats. And she managed to build a six-figure income In the process.I am a self-made millionaire and professional financial coach: Here’s How to Get Rich by Working Just 20 Hours a WeekLearn: How to get cash back on your everyday purchasesSaunders now runs a successful business as a digital nomad life coach,…
Dr. David Dalton, award-winning pharmacist and biopharmaceutical entrepreneur, recently received the “Banned Hero” award from Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. The award was presented at a celebration honoring Pennsylvania’s African-American veterans, hosted by the Pennsylvania State Museum and the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. Dalton was recognized as one of 12 “Banner Heroes” at the event. The Bannered Heroes program is sponsored by the Beta Pi Boulé (Harrisburg, PA) Chapter of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. Boulé, founded in 1904, is the oldest African-American Greek organization and has members such as WEB DuBois, Charles R. Drew, James Weldon Johnson, Ralph Bunche, Andrew J.…
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The Teatro Grattacielo continues its 2022-23 season with the grandeur of La Vestale by Spontini with Indra Thomas in the role of Giulia, Thomas Kinch in the role of Licinio and Tahanee Aluwihare in the role of La Gran Vestale on October 28 at 6:30 p.m. John Jay’s Gerald Lynch Theater. College, 524 West 59th Street in Manhattan. This rare and captivating opera, paired with fascinating visual arts, promises an unforgettable evening that will honor the legacy of Maria Callas and showcase the power of artistic collaboration. Tickets are available online: https://grattacielo.org/buy-tickets. La Vestale holds a special place in operatic…
Renowned and emerging artists from the Asian diaspora are in the… Nob Hill Gazette
Modern Greek at tertiary level has suffered another setback as Macquarie University announced plans to abandon Modern Greek in 2024. This marks a change in university policy, as a whole list of languages are expected to be removed – Modern Greek, Croatian, German, Italian and Russian – as part of a move away from languages and cultures towards a discipline of global studies. Foundation president Theophilus Premetis said the university had not made any concrete decisions but that it was a “great concern.” “We have been working for almost 40 years and have been very successful in promoting Greek and…
FILE – A 155-foot-diameter circular enclosure around hole number 3 at Moundbuilders Country Club at Octagon Earthworks in Newark, Ohio, is pictured July 30, 2019. A network of ancient Native American ceremonial and burial mounds in Ohio described as “part of the cathedral, part cemetery and part astronomical observatory” was added on Tuesday September 19, 2023 to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. (Doral Chenoweth III/The Columbus Dispatch via AP, file) By JULIE CARR SMYTH (Associated Press) CHILLICOTHE — For 400 years, indigenous people of North America gathered en masse to a group of ceremonial sites in what is…
Previously hidden structures in an ancient Greek city have been revealed by devastating floods that hit Libya last month.The structures appeared unexpectedly at the archaeological site of Cyrene, located near the North African country’s Mediterranean coast, the Associated Press reported.The ancient city was founded in 631 BC by Greek settlers from the island of Thera in the Aegean Sea, a part of the eastern Mediterranean wedged between Greece and Turkey.Cyrene was one of the most important cities of the ancient Hellenic world and flourished in the 4th century BC. It was later Romanized, remaining an important center until an earthquake…
For the effort the multiplier effect is a phenomenon in which the success of one entrepreneur catalyzes the success of others. This can happen through investments in startups, mentoring, or simply inspiring others to pursue entrepreneurship. The importance of this effect is amplified within startup ecosystems, which are communities of entrepreneurs, investors and other stakeholders working to support new businesses. When successful entrepreneurs invest in these ecosystems, they help create a supportive and collaborative environment. Multipliers of CEE technology ecosystems: case studies on entrepreneurship Vassil Terziev, Bulgaria Vassil Terziev, a current candidate for mayor of Sofiasignificantly influenced the Bulgarian startup…